DSC-W1 problem

[corwin01]

I recently bought this camera and I love it, however after bringing it with me on a deployment to Yuma, AZ, it won't take pictures. I can view just fine, but any other mode it will try to extend the lens out, repeat 3-4 times and fail, and give me a message to turn the camera off and then on again. I'm figuring this is a problem due to sand/dust thats around, but does anyone know a good way to fix this without RMAing it (I won't be able to do this until I get back in May and a working camera now would be nice)?

[rakesh21]

Check your memory stick. can try with another one. If not working then u can try this:
Turn off the camera.
1. Remove the battery from the camera.
2. Remove AC power adapter from the camera.
3. Move the camera power switch to the ON position.
NOTE: Leave the switch in the ON position for at least&nbsp15 seconds.Move the camera
power switch to the OFF position.
4. Connect the AC power adapter to the camera.
5. Turn on the camera